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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
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Topic: United Kingdom

US, UK & French military shoot down Houthi drones in Red Sea

Strikes came after after Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis targeted bulk carrier Propel Fortune and U.S. destroyers in the region

‘Kind of ironic’: Senior UK Labour Party member told over ‘imperialism’ speech at Delhi conference

Peter Mandelson, who slammed ‘imperialist Putin’ at Raisina Dialogue, was also reminded by the Mauritius foreign minister of the UK’s unlawful occupation of its territory.

3 of the world’s 6 largest economies are contracting. How this will affect India

Japan & UK released data showing that these economies have entered technical recession. Germany is also facing economic contraction in 2023. India's poised to be negatively affected.

Brits get salty over US chemist’s tip for a perfect cuppa tea. Now it’s a microwave vs kettle battle

At the chemist's recommendation was being hotly debated on social media, the US embassy weighed in with its own suggestion, which was countered by the UK Cabinet Office.

‘Highly objectionable’ — India registers protest against British envoy in Pakistan’s visit to PoK

Ministry of External Affairs takes ‘serious note’ of Jane Marriott's visit to Mirpur in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, calls it ‘infringement of India’s sovereignty and territorial integrity’.

Europe does not take part in US-UK strikes against Houthi group in Yemen

US-UK warplanes, ships and submarines launched dozens of air strikes across Yemen overnight in retaliation for repeated Houthi attacks on the Red Sea.

China detains foreign national for allegedly spying for UK’s MI6

China's civilian spy agency said they had apprehended an individual surnamed Huang working with MI6 while leading a foreign consultancy in China.

How UK’s new visa rules will impact Indian students, workers & their dependents

Move part of the British government's overhaul of its immigration laws, one of Rishi Sunak’s main goals as prime minister in bid to 'stop the boats'. 

UK to add India to list of ‘safe states’, illegal immigrants to no longer get asylum

With this addition, all asylum claims from Indian nationals who arrive illegally will be deemed inadmissible and they will be sent back.

India, 27 other countries and EU sign first international declaration to assess AI risks

The declaration said AI should be used designed, developed, deployed, and used, in a manner that is safe, in such a way as to be human-centric, trustworthy and responsible

On Camera

India has 7.4% growth, but faltering tax revenue could have implications in coming fiscal year

In the first eight months of the current fiscal year, New Delhi’s net tax intake didn’t even hit the halfway mark of what it expects to collect by March 31.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Army chief lambasts Chinese infra push in Shaksgam Valley. ‘We consider it illegal action’

Speaking at annual press conference, Army chief reiterated that India does not recognise 1963 Sino-Pakistan border pact under which Pakistan illegally ceded Shaksgam Valley to China.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.